New 1970 VW bus (Transporter) that I kept for 15 years, sold it to my cousin for $100 while in good shape, running. Cost $2800 new, plus $400 interest. Had to rebuild the engine 3 times though. Typical for that vehicle that swallowed the #3 cylinder exhaust valve because of the oil cooler.

Bought a dirt cheap Honda Accord for just $900 at a dealership. It had over 200,000 miles with body/interior damage but engine ran great. I put 20k miles in a year taking it on numerous 500 mile desert trips without a single problem. Never left me stranded. Also got 40mpg. Wish I hadn't sold it!